The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission announced that it will be conducting its 2026 meeting on February 17, 2026. The meeting will hear the the geopolitical and military aspects of India’s relationship with China and the United states.
The congressional US panel is being held to discuss how India shapes the power balance in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a federal register notice.
The commission said that the hearing will also acknowledge the geopolitical and military issues linked to the countries, along with the economic and technological sectors like AI, semiconductors and pharmaceutical supply chains.
The discussions will also include the tensions over the disputed territory, Maritimes access to the Indian Ocean.
The panel will also look at US policies to enhance its strategic partnership with India and the implications of the country’s relations with Beijing on the US economy and security interests.
Commissioners Hal Brands and Jonathan N. Stivers will co-chair the hearing.
The date of the hearing is significant, as Donald Trump is set to visit China in April 2026, just six weeks before the hearing.
Washington has been significantly investing in its relations with India over the last two years to counter the influence of China in the Indo-Pacific. However, new tensions between India and the US erupted in early 2025, straining relations. This complicated the US’s efforts to deepen its strategic coordination with India.
The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission was created to review the national security implications of trade and economic ties between the United States and China. The commission, composed of 12 members, is tasked with monitoring and reporting to Congress on the trade and economic relations between the country.